Calvary Chapel Upland Childrens Ministry Blog

You may be asking yourself what do all these pictures have to do with going back to school we read on and you'll find out...

Well it's that time of the year again, it's time to go back to school. I know for lots of you it's always an exciting time of the year. As you go back to school remember that you are representing Jesus Christ by the way you act and talk.

But the main thing that I want to remind all of you is as go back to reading books and studying for test. The most important thing in your life is your walk with the Lord. Even though you are going to have to do a lot of reading in school and for homework. I pray that you do not forget to pray and read your Bible daily.


Remember that the most important thing in your life is your walk with the Lord. Jesus said in Luke 9:23; "If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me." There is a pretty important word in that verse; that word is daily. God has called us to walk with Him daily. Not just on Sunday or Wednesday at church, but daily. The way that we walk with Christ daily, is by reading our bibles and praying everyday. Having that quiet alone time with God daily is so important in your walk with Christ. Never neglect your devotion time with the Lord, daily is the key.

Maybe you are saying to yourself; "Hey I'm to busy to read and pray, I have so much homework." Alright then let me ask you a question; "What are doing in your free time?" Are you playing video game? Are you watching cartoons or something else on TV? I'm not saying playing video games and watching TV are wrong (although it does depend on which games you playing and what kind of programs you are watching), because I enjoy playing video games and watching TV (especially Kings hockey, Dodger baseball, and EPL soccer). But if you are spending to much time doing those things instead of spending time with God, it's time to change. It's time to turn off that video game, it's time to watch one or two less Sponge Bob Square Pants episode. Now it's time to open up your Bible and spend some time with the Lord. Also spend some time praying to God, He is never to busy for, He will always listen to you, He wants to know your prayer request, Philippians 4:6; "Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all he has done."

So encourage all of you as you are back in school, to stay strong in the Lord. Never forget how much He loves you, He loves you so much that He sent His Son Jesus Christ to die for your sins. So spend that time with Him daily. It could be when you wake up in the morning, or maybe you can spend some time with Him in the evening.

1 John 2:28; "And now, dear children, continue to live in fellowship with Christ so that when He returns, you will be full of courage and not shrink back from Him in shame."

In Christ <><, Jason Arellano e-mail me with comments or prayer request